No other American sport gives recognition on jerseys for teams that won a championship. The idea is similar to that of the star system on jerseys of soccer teams with, say, a World Cup or an Olympic win.

But unlike European football, which adds a new star to the back of player jerseys for every important championship won by the team, the NBA will leave the notation to one gold tab for winning a championship. In other words, the Dallas Mavericks with their one title and the Chicago Bulls with their six will both have but one gold tab on their jerseys.